72-1128. Character development programs.
72-1128
72-1128. Character development programs.(a) Upon request of a school district, the state boardshallassist in thedevelopment of a gradeappropriate curriculum for character development programs which may be offeredto students inthe school district. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed as requiringthe state board todevelop a new curriculum or a new character development program.
(b) As used in this section:
(1) "Character development program" means a programwhich is secular in nature and which stresses characterqualities.
(2) "Character qualities" means positive character qualities which include,but is notlimited to, honesty, responsibility, attentiveness, patience, kindness,respect, self-control,tolerance, cooperation, initiative, patriotism and citizenship.
(3) "State board" means the state board of education.
History: L. 2007, ch. 185, § 5; May 24.